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Desantis Family History

Desantis Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: De Santis, De Santos, De Sanctis, Di Santis, De Santi, Dennis, Danis

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Where is the Desantis family from?

You can see how Desantis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Desantis family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Desantis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Desantis family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Desantis's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Desantis families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Desantis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Desantis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Desantis. 24% of Desantis men worked as a Laborer and 16% of Desantis women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Desantis were Labor and New Worker.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Truck Driver
    5%
  • Barber
    4%
  • Labor
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    16%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Seamstress
    7%
  • New Worker
    7%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Desantis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Desantis census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Desantis. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3,000 military records available for the last name Desantis. For the veterans among your Desantis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Desantis lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Desantis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Desantis in 1943 was 35, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Desantis ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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